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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-16
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The price OF bar silver in New York yes
terday was 99A.
Lavell Brothers have placed large sign
over their stable On East Park street.
The Emmett Guards are notified to as
semble at their armory on st. Patrick g
Day at 7:3O q. N. sharp.
Mount Moriah are sinking and dew lop-
ing. Prospects are said to be very encour-
aging the lower they 60.
Frank Lynch. the cripple, will come be-
fore Judge Mediation this morning ON the
charge of stealing dog.
DR.. Whitfurd and family have removed
from their residence to the Butte Sanitari-
um for permanent quarters.
The adjourned assault case in Justice
Dingevon's court last evening resulted in
the acquittal OF Fire Marshal McMurphey.
One of the attractions to be found at the
Comique Is Eddie johnson, the gentlemanly
mixologist OF tipular fxments on the Sec
ond floor.
A special meeting OF the City Council is
called for tonight to take action in the
matter of excavations now being made on
Mercury sire t.
Martin Ghautches, brought in from Mad
ison County, was tried for larceny of some
clothes last fall by Judge Mediation yes
terday and discharged.
Matte Hill was fined SO and costs and
Millie Leone IS and costs by Judge McHst-
ton yesterday for riotous conduct on East
Gale street Sunday morning.
Last Friday evening Miss Annie Long
was the recipient of g. large number of
handsome and valuable presents on the
occasion of her 18th birthday.
Testimony was taken in the Probate
Court yesterday in the estate Of John
O'Rourke and the will admitted to probate.
Sam Mulville was appointed executor.
There ought to be another delivery win
dow at the post Office. One window is in
sufficient to accommodate the numerous
patrons OF Uncle Sam in a city of this size.
Rumors are in circulation that John
Merrigan, the efficient foreman of the Hope
mine, is coon going to make tour on
which, it is said, he will be accompanied
by a partner for life.
A young lady walking from Bray & David
sons store, at the top of Main street, to
Centerville had the misfortune to lose her
pocket hook containing a pair OF gold
bracelets and $3.50 in change.
There will be dance at Rocker in
Crabb's new boarding house this evening
at WHICH Mr. LeioTu viii oe pfeeeuU de
prompter and Burt's string band will fur
nish the music. All who enjoy good
time are invited. Admission for gentle
man and ladies 81. None but respectable
parties will be admitted.
The County Commissioners met yester
day pursuant to adjournment and con-
tinued the examination of the books OF
the County Treasurer, besides allowing
one small bill. They authorized County
Attorney Dewitt to engage an attorney in
Washington 60 represent the county's
interest in the appeal case before the Uni
ted States Supreme Court Of A. J. Davis,
resisting payment of taxes in this county.
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FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Seven Cars Go Through . Bridge-Over
Twentv Persons Killed.

Seven Cars Go Through . Brfdgo-Over
Twenty Persons Killed.
BosToN, March 14.-An accident this
morning occurred on the Deadham branch
of the Boston & Providence railroad, be-
tween Forest Hill and Roslindale, at what
is known as Bussey Park bridge. The Z
o'clock train from Deadham, consisting Of
seven cars and baggage car. under charge
of Conductor Tilden, broke through q
bridge. The engine and three cars went over
safely, but five others
FELL THROUGH THE BRIDGE
to the road beneath, distance OF thirty
feet. The last car, which was . smoker,
turned completely over and struck on top
of the Others, all being crushed almost out
of shape.
CAUSE OF THE DISASTER.
It is stated that the bridge where the
accident occurred this morning il q COM
paratively new one, and that the accident
was caused by q truck giving away on one
Of tbe cars, causing the car to strike
against the abutment of the bridge. The
smoking car, after it fell, caught fire, but
the fire department was promptly on hand
and prevented any spread OF the flames.
The bodies Of the dead have all been re.
moved, and OF the wounded some are at
the hospital and some have been taken
home. Among the killed are Conductor
Tilden. Sergeant Naylor, of the Boston
Police; w. E. Snow, Alice Burnett, OF
Roselindale; and Mable Adams and Frank
Norris, of Dsdham; Harry Gay is mortally
wounded and dying Many are in the hos
pital OF this city, and some of the killed
have not been identified. The train was
crowded. with working people, and the
most intense excitement prevails among
their friends, who are anxious to learn the
names of the killed and wounded.
FRIGHTFUL LOSS OF LIFE.
The police say that 23 were killed out
right and nearly as many others will die.
A. Webster Clapp died in Forest Hill sta
tion whore he had been taken. The engi-
neer, when his engine broke from the train,
kept right on to Forest Hill and gave the
alarm, instead OF stopping to ascertain
the extent of the accident, and on that ac-
count it was impossible to get assistance
at once. Officers of the road are present
and are doing all they can. Many doctors
are doing all in their power. Superinten-
dent Fulsom says he does not know how
many were killed or injured. The bodies
Of the killed were horribly mangled, some
OF their heads being entirely severed from
their bodies, and many Of the bodies are
crushed beyond eseoMitson,
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Bold Robbery.

ST. LOUIS. March IA special from
Coleman, Texas, says: About $50 O'Clock
this morning the Gulf. Colorado Il Santa
Fe Railroad Office here was the scene of a
'hold up," resulting in the loss TO the ex-
press. railroad and employees of over
$1,000. James Muse, express messenger,
Henry Brien, night operator, and two men
were in the depot. Muse had occasion to
60 out about $40 and came running back
saying: "Some one ia robbiug the cars" !"
The party started to the cars when Brien
told Muse to run back and get something
to shoot with. Muse went back to get q
pistol, when three men jumped
in front of the door, placed a pistol
to his face and told him to open the depot
With q revolver under his ear, Muse opened
the safe and the robbers got two express
packages, one of 81, 500 and the other of
$500. and another of $50 of railroad
money and pocketbook of Muses. with
$135 in it, and his gol watch. worth 1925.
While this was going on Brien and the
yard men were up the road few hundred
yards at the car which Muse saw the men
get out OF, and which they found had been
broken open and set on fire. After some
trouble they succeeded in putting the fire
out.
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THAT EVERLASTING DEAL.
A New Owner Found For the b. d O
Railroad.

A Now Owner Found For the b. D O.
Railroad.
ST. LOUIS, March 14.-The Republican
this morning says: railway official,
whose connection with the New York and
Boston end of certain trans-M Mississippi
roads gives him most excellent opportuni-
ty to know what is going on behind the
curtain, said last night. 'No one need be
surprised if when the smoke OF the Balti-
more & Ohio deal cleared away the Atchi-
son. Topeka & Santa Fe is found to be the
owner" He said it was no secret that the
Atchison used its influence in Gar
r,tt's favor when the Arthur
Killbridge bill was pending and that
the success OF that measure was
due largely to Atchison's efiorts; 1t vas
tions have Leen pending between the Atchi'
son and Bat'ms Officials ish IN mGrs tSs s ss1p ss sa
useI % vas Wholly due to the Gould party.
Who wanted to defeat II because the Mis-
sourI " W Peeiae aid cot Nks tae sass Of Ito
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WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.
rdon and Communication of Sentence by
the President.

rdon and Communication of Sentence BY
the President.
WASHINGTON, March 12.-The President
commuted to five years the sentence oi
brisonment of Douglas w. Vanderhoof,
Minnesota, who pleaded guilty OF en-
zliup the funds OF the bank in which he
clerk. His original sentence was ten
RS. The Presidents action is based on
kitions expressing the belief in the con-
It's penitence and showing his conduct
r such as to invite confidence and sym
thy.
rhe President has granted a pardon in
case of Huchins, convicted of passing
k,nterfeit money and sentenced NOvem.
l, 1883, to seven years in the Sou! hern
ate's Prison of Indiana and to pay a fine
! 81. The Presidents endorsement in
is case was: Granted upon the ground
at this convct's brother and associates
crime have lately died in prison of con.
,nption andit appears that the prisoners
alth is greatly impaired from the same
use. Inaddition to this his pardon is
commended by the Judge who sentenced
b ;and the present District Attorney OF
district, and Warden of the prison, to-
er with number of citizens. The
hvict has already been confined more
Rn three years.
Fome time ago Acting Secretary Fair
Id instructed the Collector OF Customs
Eastport, Maine, that fresh fish caught
oreign waters in open boats Of less than
tons burden when caught, taken from
1ers along the shore or at sea by Ameri-
citizens are the product OF American
,eries and as such are entitled to free
Fry. Since then the Department is in
lmed by an Inspector that the privilege
{dshing in Canadian waters was enjoyed
Americans.
The Comptroller of the currency has re-
Flved number Of inquiries as to whether
pks in cities which may become central
frve cities under the late act will be al
1ed to keep a part OF their reserve in
Der reserve city central or otherwise. He
pld have made no official ruling on the
)stion, but there seems to be little doubt
he will construe the words like New
k as requiring bank in the new central
rive cities to keep their entire reserve in
ful money.
|he Treas ry Department has decided
certain vulcanite box wood and nickel
ted cases containing Cynical thermome-
used by the medical profession for TAX
he temperature of the human body are
tied to free entry.
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CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS.
The WashOutS in the NOrth--Statement
From the General Agents Of the
II. p. and the n. p.

U. p. and the n. p.
The railroad situation here remains in
statu quo. construction train OF the
Montana Union left Butte yesterday morn
ing at 7:5O and got through t. Stuart.
Leaving there at 9:28 it reached Warm
Springs at 7:3O last evening. The force
had tO build two bridges and fill two wash
outs. They expect to reach Deer Lodge
this morning. There is nothing definite as
to the condition of the track beyond Warm
Springs, but the bridge gang Superintendent
Dawson has with him is sufficient to do all
the work anticipated from thence north.
The Northern Pacific pile-driver bridge
gang will begin work on the bridge two
miles south of Garrison this morning, and
it is believed that there will be big change
in the situation by this evening.
General Agent McCaig, of the Northern
Pacific, is emphatic in asserting that 1.-The
Rocky Mountain division, extending from
Helena west, is clear OF obstructions and
trains east and west passed Garrison this
[Monday] forenoon. In proof of this"
said Mr.. McCa;g to The MINER representa-
ion, received telegram from SuDerinten-
dent Gilbert, of the Northern Pacific, this
afternoon, stating that he and his track
forces would start at work on the break on
the Montana Union south OF Garrison
tomorrow morning. Now it 8 not very likely
that Mr.. Gilbert is going to take his track
force and go to work repairing breaks on
the Montana Union as long as they had
work to do on their own line, is it,"
General Agent Scott, OF the Union Pa
cifc. had out another poster yesterday in
his Main street window, stating that mo
Northern Pacific trains from the East
since March 10, and no Northern Pacific
trains from the West since March II,
1887. The Union Pacific is the only road
to travel BY" He received the following
telegram yesterday from what he claims to
be a relia BILE source in Helena, concerning
the Northern Pacific: "No trains from the
East since the 10th; none from the West
since the 11th. Big washout east on Vel
lowstone district. Big washout west near
Gold Creek. No trains expected before to-
morrow"
Here is room for argument. Both gentle
men maintain the trustw orthiness OF their
statements, and The MINER leaves it's
readers unbiased to place their confidence
in whichever they please. AS soon as the
Montana Union is clear to Garrison those
interested will speedily know whether the
Northern Pacific is free OF obstruction or
otherwise. In the meanwhile it is not OF
the slightest importance to Butte whether
travel on the Northern Pacific is impeded
or not so long as we can't reach the point
of contact of that road with the Montana
Union
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A CONTRAST.
The Funerals Yesterday Of Fred Lang
and Charley Savage.


The funeral of Fred Lang took place yes.
terday afternoon from the Knights of Py-
thias Hall at 1:3O and from the Odd Eel
lows Hall at O'Clock. It was one OF the
most imposing affairs of the kind that has
taken place OF late. DR.. L. E. Holmes de-
livered the funeral address at K. OF p.
Hail. The casket WAS borne to tn,
hearse from tho Odd Fellows Hall
at $50 and the members of both orders
present formed in line in pairs. preceding
the hearse, which was followed by upwards
of forty vehicles, the procession being
nearly half mile long. As mark of re.
spect it was highly creditable to the mem
bers of both orders here, though Ivanhoe
Lodge, K. of p, and Fidelity Lodge, l. o.
o. F., which the deceased belonged to, were
of course more largely represented than the
rest. The conduct of the fu' eral was in
charge OF the Knights of Pythias. Mr..
Hendrew was marshal of the day. At the
grave Rev. Mr.. King performed the re.
Iigious ceremonies of the NJ. E. Church aid
was followed by the imposing rituals OF the
K. of P. and l. O. o. F.
TIE SAVAGE FUNERAL,
Charley Savage was buried Yesterday a.
ternoon from P. Pettit's undertaking
rooms at O'Clock. There was not the
turnout hoped for; the following named
only accompanying the remains to. their
last resting place: DR.. Whitford, Fred
Scheuer. Dor Akin, Levi J. Prentice. J. E.
Dickey, y. p. Blaine and Henry Nickel,
the butcher, who vas in q carriage accom-,
panied by two ladies. One wagon accom-
IRQ0ate0 tae MguSAeys,
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ence OF Neebe would only tend to incite
disorder among the anarchists. The ad-
vices OF the police department are to the
effect that fully ten thousand people who
eympathize with the red flag will parade
tomorrow, and that these people once ex
cited might commit some overt act which
might result in an outbreak, and under the
circumstances they have decided not to
compicate matters by having one of the
condemned anarchists in their midst.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-16

New YoRK, March 13.-On March IL, at
5 p. M, when OF Fire Island, the pilot
boat, David CARL, saw the yachts Coronet
and Dauntless going east under reefed
sails, with the Dauntless about X miles
ahead. The German steamer, Marsala,
from Hamburg, which arrived here this
forenoon, reports that on March 18th.
IL p. M, longitude 72 10 west, they
passed small schooner showing red and
green night signals. She passed another
small schooner about an hour before, but
did not show any signals. Wind light
northerly. The New York Club night
signals are red, green and white.
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CAPITAL CHATTER.
Fire and Flood Helena Isolated
Trains Delayed Fire
Of the g. A. r.
to the MINER.-
CAPITAL NOTES.
Fire ut Railroad Building
.Floods-Delayed Trains-Cham-
pi0n Bill Introducers.

L
.Floods-Delayed Trains-Ch.m-
pion. Bill Introducers.
HELENA, March ia fire at Wickes
last night, supposed to have been of ineen-
diary origin, totally consumed W. H.
Simms' lodging house and Mr.. Potter's
residence. together with nearly the whole
of their contents, including the personal
effects of many of the l"dgers in the upper
story of the Simms House. A scarcity OF
water prevailed but by the heroic work OF
a bucket brigade DR.. Billiards. residence,
adjoining, was saved, but not until con-
siderable loss had been sustained by the
removal of his effects. Total loss, about
S., 900, partially insured.
Wadsworth Post No. 3, G. A. r. had
their regular fortnightly meeting tonight
Department Commander Waters and
Senior Department Vice Commander How
ell were guests of the evening. After the
business session a jovial camp fire ensued
and songs and speeches in which the guests
Of the comrades OF Wadsworth Post par
ticipated were the order OF the occasion.
The $50 foot tunnel at Beavertown on
the Helena, Boulder Valley and Butte Rail-
road has just been finished and the work on
Greene and Barbour's seventeen mile con-
tract is rapidly advancing with several
miles already completed.
Helena still swarms with members of the
legislature and others brought here upon
business and il connection with the session,
there having been no trains in any direc-
ton since the adjournment. Although all
are anxious to get home they generally pre-
fer to stay and make the best of their en-
forced sojourn rather than take chances of
delay en- route or b. compelled to return to
town again as a few have done.
The floods on all sides have been disas-
trous to telegraphic communication for
several days. During portion Of the
time no connection could be established
without the Territory. Communication
with Benton, however, which has been cut
off for several days was renewed this after
noon. Navigation between Ceur d'Alene
and St. Ignatius Mission is announced as
open and the boats running regularly.
Butte trains are suspended entirely and
to-day's train from the West on the Nor
thern Pacific is lying at Drummond and
from the same direction has
tied up at Heron. The trains from the
East are badly blocked near Huntley,
where yesterdays train came to a stand
still and yet lies. The delays
are all caused by washouts, and no &C.
cUrate prediction can be made as to when
the breaks will be suffi GENTLY repaired to
permit them to proceed.
Blake was the most prolific producer of
bills in the session Of the House, having
fifteen measures, thirteen Of
which were passed. In the Council Rick
ards seems to have been the most active,
having introduced six cen, just half of
which were passed.
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to TIE MINER. -
Helena News Notes.

HELENA, March 13.-The official report
of the First National Bank shows: Capital
stock, $500. 900; surplus. $1OO, ,OeO; $780,
900 undivided profits and deposits nearly
81, 100000.
The Governor yesterday psrdoned Pat
Gray, blind and 65 years old. He was
sentenced to Is years imprisonment for
killing man at Rattlesnake Creek, near
Argenta, or 8 years ago.
Another millionaire Mercantile Company
was formed yesterday by the incorporation
Of the Frank 8. Lang Mercantile Company,
of which Thomas Fl. Carter is President;
Frank 8. Lang. Vice-President and General
Manager; e. ]. Carter, Secretary, and N.
G. Whitley, Treasurer. Thomas Cruze, OF
Drum Lummon fame, is q member of the
company, which will transact y general
mercantile business in the Territory.
The Whitesides Lumber Yard, Miles
City, was partially burnty esterday. Loss,
1000.
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JONES OF THE TIMES.
He states q Few Plain Facts Which the
Republicans viii Denounce
as Untruths

Republicans viii Denounce
Is Untruths.
Los ANG cLEs, March 12.-George Jones,
proprietor OF the New York Times, arrived
here yesterday accompanied by his daugh.
ter, Mrs. ireland, who comes for the bene-
fit OF her health. Mr.. Jones, in an inter
view, said: The "Times opposed Blaine in
1884 and will oppose him again if he is
nominated next year. Whether the Re-
publicans will nominate 1 cannot tell.
Blaine will get the nomination but will
never be elected. If l were allowed to
place a man IN nomination for the Presi-
dency, would name Walter @. Gresham
Of Indiana. Cleveland will be nominated
by the Democrats for reelection. He 8
the best man in the party" Speaking of
Southern California, Mr.. Jones said he
thought the climate far superior to that
of Nice or other continental resorts, and
ahead OF Florida. He expressed his as
tcnishment at the wonderful growth of
the Pacific Coast and says he will invest
in property here. He will visit Santa
Barbara and San Diego. and will also 90
to San Francisco. He will remain on the
coast for three months.
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. confinement for q moderate period OF
time while it may be q punishment to you
as we'll as serve as q warning to Others. may
help you to overcome your enemy, drink,
and thus enable you to become . better
man and citizen-a consummation most
devoutly to be wished in the case of every
poor, depraved, and unfortunate human
being.
The judgment Of the court therefore is
that you be imprisoned in the county jail
for the period of ten days, and that you
pay the costs OF this matter, and you are
committed to the custody of the Sheriff OF
Silver Bow County until the sentence 10 exc
cukad
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Coopers' Strike Ended.

New YoKK, March 1.-THE strike of the
coopers of two large firms ended this
morning and the men have gone back to
work after signing an agreement to sever
their connection with the Knights of La
Dor and all other labor organizations with
which they are connected. In the pream-
BILE to the agreement the men say: Having
been persuaded to become connected with
the organization known as the Knights OF
Labor and through that connection been
ordered to leave o,Ir steady employment
for something in which in no manner inter-
ests us, the result of which caused suffering
to. ourselves, our wives and families. we
pledge ourselves to leave such associa-
fiona -
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beecher EntOmbed,

l Iato ukk, 1Jk, March 1.-THE remains ol
|m r pI, i'enry Ward Beecher were taken
! anj mouth Church at $50 this morn.
Fy wh conveyed to the Greenwood Gene.
|ae raere raea they were deposited in the
lin nU.;, T,t;,,Vihg wing vault, where they viii. re-
|al ;otn l the family selects lot for the
is grahent. gusraant. All night long the Church
and dteu at = by the Plymouth Company,
kaed a. a. I this morning the remains were
|ttee wse wser 10 the Plymouth Church Com
+ ianiI,' ' mad charge OF the burial. Only
|cea.n .a,l.Iy and close persopal friends of the
heral c,re seho out to the cemetery. The
the G,noe .eee proceeded from the Church
lute. ''h" God Cemetery by the shortest
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Lieut.. Mott Killed.

Los ANGELES, March 14.-General Miles
yesterday received telegram announcing
the death OF Second Lieutenant Seward
Mott, of the Tenth Cavalry, at San Carlos
reservation. Lieut.. Mott had been as
sisting Capt. P cree. agent at the reserva-
ton. in the division of lands. The other
day young Apache chief whose father was
il the guard house quarrelIed with
Mott over q division of land and stabbed
him several times. The murderer escaped
and is now with three renegades who went
out to escape punishment for drunkenness
and are now being pursued by the scouts.
Mott graduated from West Point last year
and got his commission in July. He was
native of New York.
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Discharged Employees.

WAsH1EaroN, March l4.-Public Printer
Benedict last night discharged forty three
employees of the Government printing Office,
including thirty three compositors, proof
readers and copy holders and five book
binders and five girl assistants. The rea-
son assigned for the dismissal was that
the reduction of expenses was necessary.